Means for connecting valves in pipes or the like.



PATENTED AUG. 2, 1904.

R. A. BROUKS. MEANS POR CONNEGTING VALVES IN PIPES OB. THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 11, 1903.

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NO MODEL.

PATENTED AUG. 2, 1904.

R. A. BROOKS. MEANS EUR GONNEGTING VALVES IN PIPES 0R THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 11, 1903.

N 0 M O D E L .QQ/@Wizz UNITED STATES Patented August 2, 1904.

PATENT OEEICE.

ROBERT A. BROOKS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

SPECIFICATION forming' part of Letters Patent No. 766,753, dated August 2, 1904.

Application filed March 11,1903.

To @ZZ 1,072,071@ it 'ntf/.y con/cern:

Be it known that I', ROBERT A. BROOKS, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city Ol' Chicago, county of Cook, and State OtA Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Means for Connecting Valves in Pipes or the Like; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the same, reference being' had to the accompanying' drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which Vform a part of this specification.

This invention relates more particularly to means for connecting' valves with pipes or the like in such a manner as to enable the valve to be removed when desired and a new valve inserted without disturbing the pipe connections. Heretofore it has been usual to connect pipes directly with the valve-casing' by threading the same therein, and in the event ot' the valve proving defective or getting' out of order it has been necessary to break the connection of the pipes with the casing, requiring the services of skilled labor and the expenditure ot' a considerable amount ot' time and trouble both in removing the valve and in securing a tight joint in re-forming the connection with a new valve. Moreover, where valves are installed in places inconvenient of accessfas, `for instance, in underground service-pipes-it has been necessary in making changes or repairs to dig down to the valve, thus injuring lawns and necessitating considerable expenditure of time and money.

The object of this invention is to provide a construction adapted to permit the entire valve to be removed from or inserted into the pipe without disturbing' the pipe connections or it' a waste-cock installed in an underground service-pipe, the cock or valve, if detective, may be removed and a perfect valve substituted without disturbing the soilor the pipe connection.

The invention embraces many novel features; and it consists in the matters hereinafter described, and more fully pointed out and detined in the appended claims.

In the drawings, Figure l is a vertical sec- SerialNo.147,335. (No model.)

tion of a well, showing an underground wastecock, showing the same at the bottom. Fig'. Q is an enlarged vertical section of the cock or valve taken longitudinally oil the pipe. Fig. 3 is an enlarged side elevation of the valve and means Vfor locking same in the receptacle, showing the same removed therefrom. Fig'. fi is a section taken on line -I 4 of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a section taken on line 5 5 of Fig'. 2. Fig. 6 is aplan view of the locking-cam. Fig. 7 is an end elevation of the same. Fig. 8 is a side elevation of the lifting-key. Fig. 9 is a side view showing' the receptacle in section and the valve in side elevation and illustratingamoditied form of the construction. Fig. 10 is a section taken on line lO 10 of Fig. 9. Fig. 1l is a view similar to Fig'. 9, but illustrating a slightly-diliei'ent means for holding the valve in the receptacle. Fig. l2 is a bottom plan view of the saine. Fig. 13 is a view in side elevation of la modiiied form oi' thereceptacle for the valve. Fig. 14 is an end elevation of the same. Fig'. l5 is an elevation et' the packing.

As shown in said drawings, A and A', A2, A, A, and A5 respectively indicate pipes adapted to convey Huid therethrough and which are permanently connected in pairs in a valve-receptacle B, B', or B2, which, as shown, is provided at a plurality of points with threaded bosses through which the pipes communicate into the receptacle. Said receptacles, as shown, taper symmetrically toward one end transversely of the pipes to receive the valve-casing G, which tapers complementally. Said casing is provided with inlet and outlet orifices or passages in the usual manner, which when the casing is secured in the receptacle register exactly with the inlet and outlet pipes thereof. For the purpose ot' affording a tight `ioint between the inlet and outlet oriliccs of the casing and the inlet and outlet pipes the faces of the casing G, through which oriliccs open, are recessed and the edges flanged over slightly to receive a resilient packing C, which is apertured to correspond with the orifices in the casing and when the casing is jammed into the receptacle affords a tight packing between thel walls of the same, effectually preventing leakage of the fluid from the joint, while affording a free passage through the valvewhen in operation.

Any desired means may be used for firmly jamming the casing into the receptacle andlocking the same therein, and, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, (in which the construction is shown of a type adapted to be used in locations not readily accessible,) the receptacle is provided at its top on opposite sides with oppositely-directed arms 52, which, as shown, are corrugated or milled on the under surface and incline from the point downwardly on the under side, thus aording on each side of the receptacle at `its top oppositely-directed open hooks. Carried on the stem D of the valve is thedouble cam E, which, as shown, is oblong in shape and is provided at each end with an inclined camsurface e and is sufficiently narrow vto pass between the hooks or arms 2 when turned longitudinally therewith and is adapted when turned transversely of the same, as-shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 5, to wedge beneath the same, forcing the valve-casing into the receptacle. To enable the cam E to be operated in positions such as indicated in Fig. 1 or at other locations where not readily accessible, a sleeve E is provided integral ,with the cam and eX- tending upwardly above the same and apertured to receive the valve-stem, as shown in Fig. 2. Said sleeve` is provided in its upper edge on diametrically opposite sides with downwardly and laterally extending notches e, above each of which for a portion of its width extends an integral tongue of metal e? in the direction of the downward inclination of the cam-surfaces, A key F of any desired length is provided at its vlower end with a yoke adapted to engage over the valve-stem and having at the lower end of its arm f oppositely and outwardly directed ends f which when the key is inserted over the stem D drop into the notches in the top of said sleeve and permit the cam to be reversely rotated to release the valve-casing from the receptacle. When so reversely rotated, the ends f engage beneath the tongue e2, thus permitting the valve to be lifted out of the receptacle, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3.

In locations such as indicated in Fig. l-that is to say, for valves in service-pipes-some provision for waste or draining the fluid from the valve and outlet-pipe when lthe valve is closed is usually employed. For this purpose, referring to Fig. 2, when the valve is closed, shutting off the inlet-passage A, the water in thet outlet passage or'pipe A flows into :the recess g in the outlet side of the casing G and thence in the valve-closure through the aperture d therein through the aperture g2 in the side of the casing, wherein it escapes.

Figs. 9, 10, 11, and 12 illustrate slightlymodified constructions of the means for securing the valve in the receptacle. Figs. 9 and 10 show the upper end of the receptacle B provided with internal screw-threads and an externally-threaded plug C apertured to receive the valve-stem and bearing with its yunder side on the flange g3 of the casing.

Said'plug is provided at its Lipper end with -an angular portion adapted to be engaged by the pipe ends. The valve, the casing Gr or Gr of which is shaped externally to fit closely in said receptacle, is inserted therein and rigidly secured in position, with its inlet and outlet orifices registering with the inlet and outlet pipes, and the packing when used forms a tight joint between apertured sides of the casingand receptacle, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 1. The valve is now ready for use.

Obviously it is immaterial what the particular construction of the valve mechanism may be, as obviously ball, globe, gate, plug, or any desired valve may be employed, as preferred, the particular type of valve depending solely upon the service for which required. If in exposed position, the valve may be secured in the receptacle, either as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 7 inclusive, or as shown in Figs. 9 or 11. If, however, the valve is positioned in such a manner as not to be readily accessible-as, for instance, at the bottom of the well H (shown in Fig. 1)-as, is common with water or gas service pipes, the hooked arms Z22 at the upper end of the receptacle are provided and the camE provided on the stem,

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the under side of which bears vagainst the y flange on the casing and the cam-surface of which bears beneath said arm vand by rotation of which the valve-casing is either firmly engaged in the receptacle or released therefrom, asr preferred. Vlhilev corrugation or milling is shown on the under side of said arms, obviously either the engaging surfaces of the cam or the arm may be milled, roughi ened, or corrugated, or such milled or rough surfaces may be omitted altogether, as preferred. When it isA desired to remove the valve from the receptacle so constructed, the key F is inserted, whereby the cam may be reversely turned, releasing the same from engagement with said arm and permitting the valve to be lifted 4thereby-out of the receptacle or to be returned thereto, if desired.

Obviously many details ofl construction may be varied without departing from the principles of this invention.

l claim as my invention4 1. The combination in a pipe or the like, of a receptacle fitted therein and communicating therewith, a valve removably engaged in said receptacle in operative relation with the pipe and oppositely-directed arms on said receptacle adapted to f'orce the valves therein.

2. The combination with the pipe ends of' a connecting-fitting comprising a tapered receptacle non-circular in cross-section, a valve removably engaged and fitting closely therein and provided with recesses opposite said pipe end and packing means carried in said recesses and affording a tight joint between the orifices in the valves and the pipe ends.

3. The combination with a plurality of' pipes, of a fitting non-circular in cross-section forming the connection between the same and through the sides of' which the pipes open, a removable valve-casing complemental with the interior of the receptacle and provided with outwardly-opening recesses in the sides thereof' adjacent said pipe-openings, packing means carried in said recesses, and a valve removably engaged in said casino,

4. The combination with pipes, of' a receptacle connected therein having oppositely-disposed fiat sides thereon, a recessed valve-casing having flat sides complemental with those of' the receptacle and orificed to correspond with the receptacle, means for removably securing said valve-casing in said receptacle and packing means engaged in said recesses aff'ording a tight joint between the orifices of the casing and the receptacle.

5. A pipe connection comprising a tapered open-ended receptacle non-circular in crosssection and into which pipes communicate, a valve-casing shaped externally to fit in said receptacle adapted to carry the valve and having orifices therein registering' with the pipe ends, apertured packing means carried on one ofl said parts and affording a tight joint between thecasing and the pipes and means for removably securing the casing in the receptacle.

6. A pipe connection comprising a tapered receptacle non-circular in cross-section and having oppositely-disposed flat sides therein, pipe ends connected in and opening therethrough, a valve therein, the casing thereof' having orifices registering with the pipe ends, a removable packing between the casing and receptacle and means for removably securing said casing in the receptacle.

7. .In a device of' the class described the combination with a receptacle having a slotted side wall, of pipe connections therein, a valve having a casing' adapted to fit closely in the receptacle and orifices registering with the pipe ends and a cam carried on the valve-casing and adapted to engage in said slot and acting to lock the valve in the receptacle.

8. The combination with a receptacle having a slotted side wall,- of' pipe connections therein, a valve fitting closely in said receptacle and having orifices registering with the pipe ends, a cam carried on the receptacle and adapted to engage in the slot of' the receptacle and adapted to he engaged by a key or the like, and a part on said cam adapted to engage over said key when in operation adapting the valve to be lifted thereby.

9. The combination with a receptacle, of' pipe connections therein, oppositely-directed hooked arms at the upper end ot' the receptacle, a valve-casing fitted closely in said receptacle and oriced to register' with the pipe ends, a rotative cam carried on the upper end of the valve-casing' and horizontal, oppositelydirected tongues thereon adapted to engage over an operating-key whereby the cam may be turned into positive engagement with said arms or released therefrom, said tongues acting to support the valve on the key when disengaged from the receptacle.

l0. A receptacle for the purpose specified comprising a tapered shell open on opposite ends and having pipe connections in the side Walls thereof', and having hooked arms on oppositely-disposed side walls adapted to afford means for removably securing a valve in the receptacle.

ll. A pipe-fitting adapted to connect the ends of pipes and comprising a tapered receptacle having fiattened inner sides through which the pipes open, a valve having a casing provided with two or more fiat sides complemental with those in said receptacle and means adapted to permit the ready insertion in or removal of the valve from the receptacle while the receptacle is connected with the pipes.

l2. In a device of' the class described, the combination with pipe ends of` a tapered fitting apertured to receive said pipe ends, a complementally apertured casing non-rotatively engaged therein and provided with packing-seats adjacent said openings, packing means secured in said seats and adapted to be jammed into the fitting with said casing and a valve removably engaged in said casing.

13. A valve f'or the.purpose specified embracing a valve-casing tapered to fit closely in a complemental receptacle having pipe connections therein, said valve-casing havingan inlet and outlet orifice adapted to register with the pipe-openings in the receptacle, and a cam carried on the valve-casing adapted to lock the valve in the receptacle.

14. A waste valve or cock of the class described comprising' a tapered casing adapted to fit and to be removably secured in a complemental receptacle and having inlet and outlet orifices registering with pipe ends connected with said receptacle, a cam adapted to IOO IlO

removably engage the casing in the receptacle, a plug-valve closure extending through the` casing and apertured to register with the inlet and outlet orifices and a recess in the outlet side of the casing leading to an aperture through the side thereof.

l5. A pipe connection comprising a recep, tacle having oppositely-disposed flattened interior faces, pipe ends opening therethrough, a valve-casing adapted to iit therein and having two or more at faces complemental with those of the receptacle and orificed to register with said pipe ends, apertured packing means adapted to engage between the iiattened sides of the receptacle and casing about said apertures, and means for removably securing the casing in the receptacle.

16. A pipe connection adapted to receive a valve and comprising an open-ended receptacle having two or more oppositely-disposed, flattened interior sides having pipe-openings therethrough, a valve-casing having oriiced 'sides complemental with the iiat sides of said receptacle, vpacking means carried thereon,

and adapted to jam between the flattened sides of the receptacle and casing and form a joint through which said orices and pipe ends communicate, and means for removably securing the casing in the receptacle.

17. In a pipe connection the combination with a tapered open-ended receptacle having oppositely-disposed flattened sides therein, of an apertured valve-casing having corresponding )flattened sides provided each with a vertically-disposed recess, packing means carried in said recesses and adapted when the casing is inserted in the receptacle to afford a guard about the pipe ends and through which the orifices of the valve-casing communicate with said pipe ends, and means for removably securing the casing in the receptacle.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ROBERT A. BROOKS. Vitnesses O. W. HILLS, S. O. LAIDLEY. 

